Varanasi to Lucknow · About 310 km · 6 to 7 hours
Varanasi to Lucknow Cab Taxi to Lucknow and the Airport, With Fares for Every Vehicle
Book a taxi from Varanasi to Lucknow, to the city, a railway station or Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport. The highway and the Purvanchal Expressway make it a long but straightforward drive.
- About 310 km, 6 to 7 hours
- City, station or airport
- Sedan to Tempo Traveller
The essentials
Varanasi to Lucknow by Taxi
Lucknow is about 310 km from Varanasi, and the taxi usually takes 6 to 7 hours, on the national highway through Jaunpur and Sultanpur and then the Purvanchal Expressway. It is the longest of our regular routes, so most people book it for a specific reason: a flight from Lucknow, a business trip, a wedding, or a stop on the way to Naimisharanya.
A taxi suits this route better than a train when you have luggage or a group, or when the timings do not line up. You go door to door, the driver takes the fastest road for the time of day, and you can leave when you are ready rather than at a train’s time.
For the drop at Lucknow, tell us which of the city, a railway station or the airport you want. If you are going on to Naimisharanya, which is about 90 km from Lucknow, ask us, and we can plan the whole route in one vehicle.
| Route | Varanasi to Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) |
|---|---|
| Distance | About 310 km each way |
| Driving time | Roughly 6 to 7 hours each way |
| Road | National highway through Jaunpur and Sultanpur, then the Purvanchal Expressway |
| Vehicles | Swift Dzire, Innova Crysta, Ertiga, Tempo Traveller |
| Booking | On WhatsApp or by phone |
To the airport
Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport is Lucknow’s airport. For a flight, we work backwards from the departure time, so tell us the flight and we suggest when to leave Varanasi.
To the city or a station
A drop at your hotel, at Lucknow Charbagh or another railway station, or anywhere in the city.
On to Naimisharanya
The forest pilgrimage town of Naimisharanya is about 90 km from Lucknow. If you are visiting it, a single vehicle can do the whole route.
Start early
The drive takes 6 to 7 hours, so an early start gets you to Lucknow in the afternoon, with time in hand.
Comfort on a long drive
For a family or a group with luggage, an Innova Crysta or an Ertiga is more comfortable than a sedan over this distance.
One-way or a longer stay
Tell us if you want a one-way drop or to stay in Lucknow, and we confirm the fare for that plan.
Fares
Varanasi to Lucknow Taxi Fares
Fares are per vehicle, not per person, and cover the time shown. We confirm the final fare on WhatsApp or by phone before you book, for your plan and your drop place.
| Vehicle | Seats | Time included | Fare | What it covers | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swift Dzire (sedan) | Up to 4 | 12 hr | ₹8,500 | Toll tax, parking and airport entry charges. Up to 25 km pickup and drop. | Book |
| Toyota Innova Crysta | Up to 6 | 12+ hr | ₹11,500 | Toll tax, parking and airport entry charges. Up to 25 km pickup and drop. Driver’s food and night charges included. | Book |
| Maruti Suzuki Ertiga | Up to 7 | 12+ hr | ₹9,500 | Toll tax, parking and airport entry charges. Up to 25 km pickup and drop. Driver’s food and night charges included. | Book |
| Tempo Traveller | Up to 17 | 12+ hr | ₹20,000 | Toll tax, parking and airport entry charges. Up to 25 km pickup and drop. Driver’s food and night charges included. | Book |
Good to Know About the Fare
- Toll tax and parking are covered by the fare. On the Innova, Ertiga and Tempo Traveller fares, the driver’s food and night charges are included too.
- A Force Cruiser or a Volvo bus is available for large groups. Message us with your group size and dates.
Want a fare for your dates, or a different pickup point?
Get the Fare on WhatsApp or call +91 63900 08503Our vehicles
Choose a Vehicle for Lucknow
The fare on each card is for the Varanasi to Lucknow trip.
Swift Dzire (sedan)
Up to 4 seats. Couples, solo travellers and small families.
₹8,500 for 12 hr
Book the Swift Dzire
Toyota Innova Crysta
Up to 6 seats. Families with luggage and long drives.
₹11,500 for 12+ hr
Book the Innova Crysta
Before you go
Planning the Drive to Lucknow
A few things that make a long drive easier.
Tell us where in Lucknow
The city is large, and the airport is a long way from the old centre. Give us the exact hotel, station or terminal.
Allow 6 to 7 hours
Add time for a meal stop, and more if you have a flight. For an afternoon flight, plan to leave in the morning.
For the drive
Carry water and a snack. If anyone in your group gets travel-sick, tell us when you book.
Guides for the Places on This Trip
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How to Book
Tell us where and when. The WhatsApp button opens with a message ready to send, and you add the details.
Message or Call Us
Send your pickup place, drop place, date and number of passengers. We reply with the vehicle and the fare.
Message Us on WhatsApp Call +91 63900 08503What to Tell Us
- Your pickup place, such as the airport, a station or your hotel
- Where you want to go, or the places you want to visit
- The date and the time you want to start
- How many of you are travelling, and how much luggage you have
- Whether you want one vehicle for the whole trip or only a transfer
Send your trip details
Use the form at the top of the page, or tap any WhatsApp button. It opens with a message already written.
Get the vehicle and fare
We suggest the right vehicle for your group and confirm the fare for your dates.
Confirm and travel
Confirm on WhatsApp or by call. Your driver’s details are shared once the booking is final.
Cancellation and refund terms are shared when you book. See our Terms & Conditions.
Quick answers
Varanasi to Lucknow Cab: Frequently Asked Questions
About 310 km by road, and the drive usually takes 6 to 7 hours each way, on the national highway and the Purvanchal Expressway.
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